20/07/2026
The Peacekeeper by B. L. Blanchard is an Indigenous speculative fiction novel calling readers to imagine a society where North America was never colonized. In this reimagined world the Anishinaabeg have created a thriving community rooted in their traditions. This novel follows Chibenashi, a Peacekeeper, who 20 years ago lost both of his parents during the Manomin festival, traumatizing his sister. With his mother dead and father locked up, Chibenashi navigates working as a Peacekeeper and taking care of his little sister; however, disaster strikes when his mother’s best friend is murdered 20 years after his mother’s death. In this reconceptualized world, Chibenashi must solve the mystery of his mother’s and her friend’s murder, unearthing their hidden truths as well as his own feelings of guilt and shame.
- Written by Talia Porras
This speculative fiction short story exhibits bio-engineered AI rats, transplanted trees across the galaxy, virtual reality applications, the development of Two-Spirit and Q***r resistance camps, and the bending of space-time continuums. It centers around hope and resilience and imagines futures where Indigenous and Two-Spirit communities continue to thrive through love, kinship, and cultural strength rather than focusing only on loss and hardship.
The collection explores themes such as environmental change, colonialism, identity, community, and survival through a variety of unique and imaginative stories. Each author offers a different perspective, showing that even in difficult or uncertain futures, relationships, storytelling, and cultural traditions remain powerful sources of hope. The anthology also provides meaningful representation of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer voices that are often underrepresented in mainstream science fiction and fantasy.
This book is a great choice for readers who enjoy thought-provoking fiction that challenges traditional ideas about the future while celebrating Indigenous cultures and communities. If you are new to Indigenous speculative fiction or already familiar with the genre, Love After the End offers compelling stories that encourage reflection, empathy, and optimism.
- Written by Colton Jim
